Caution, Warning, Make electrical connections – Carrier BASE SERIES HEAT PUMPS 25HBB User Manual

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Deep Vacuum Method

The deep vacuum method requires a vacuum pump capable of

pulling a vacuum of 500 microns and a vacuum gage capable of
accurately measuring this vacuum depth. The deep vacuum method

is the most positive way of assuring a system is free of air and
liquid water. A tight dry system will hold a vacuum of 1000

microns after approximately 7 minutes. See Fig. 6.

500

MINUTES

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

1000

1500

LEAK IN
SYSTEM

VACUUM TIGHT
TOO WET

TIGHT
DRY SYSTEM

2000

M

ICRO

NS

2500

3000

3500

4000

4500

5000

A95424

A95424

Fig. 6 -- Deep Vacuum Graph

Final Tubing Check

IMPORTANT: Check to be certain factory tubing on both indoor
and outdoor unit has not shifted during shipment. Ensure tubes are
not rubbing against each other or any sheet metal. Pay close
attention to feeder tubes, makings sure wire ties on feeder tubes are
secure and tight.
Be sure field wiring complies with local and national fire, safety,
and electrical codes, and voltage to system is within limits shown

on unit rating plate. Contact local power company for correction of
improper voltage. See unit rating plate for recommended circuit

protection device.
NOTE: Operation of unit on improper line voltage constitutes
abuse and could affect unit reliability. See unit rating plate. Do not
install unit in system where voltage may fluctuate above or below
permissible limits.

CAUTION

!

UNIT DAMAGE HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment damage

or improper operation.
Installation of filter drier in liquid line is required.

Make Electrical Connections

!

WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or

death.
Do not supply power to unit with compressor terminal box

cover removed.

NOTE: Use copper wire only between disconnect switch and unit.
NOTE: Install branch circuit disconnect of adequate size per NEC
to handle unit starting current. Locate disconnect within sight from
and readily accessible from unit, per Section 440--14 of NEC.

Route Ground and Power Wires

Remove access panel to gain access to unit wiring. Extend wires

from disconnect through power wiring hole provided and into unit
control box.

Connect Ground and Power Wires

Connect ground wire to ground connection in control box for
safety. Connect power wiring to contactor as shown in Fig. 7.

!

WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or

death.
The unit cabinet must have an uninterrupted or unbroken

ground to minimize personal injury if an electrical fault should

occur. The ground may consist of electrical wire or metal

conduit when installed in accordance with existing electrical

codes.

Connect ground wire to ground connection in control box for
safety. Connect power wiring to contactor as shown in Fig. 7.

DISCONNECT

PER N.E.C. AND/OR

LOCAL CODES

CONTACTOR

GROUND

LUG

FIELD GROUND

WIRING

FIELD POWER

WIRING

BLUE

3 PHASE ONLY

A94025

Fig. 7 -- Line Connections

Connect Control Wiring

Route 24v control wires through control wiring grommet and
connect leads to control wiring. See Thermostat Installation

Instructions for wiring specific unit combinations. (See Fig. 8.)
Use No. 18 AWG color--coded, insulated (35°C minimum) wire. If
thermostat is located more than 100 ft (30.5 m) from unit, as

measured along the control voltage wires, use No. 16 AWG
color--coded wire to avoid excessive voltage drop.
All wiring must be NEC Class 1 and must be separated from

incoming power leads.
Use furnace transformer, fan coil transformer, or accessory

transformer for control power, 24v/40va minimum.
NOTE:

Use of available 24v accessories may exceed the

minimum 40va power requirement. Determine total transformer
loading and increase the transformer capacity or split the load with
an accessory transformer as required.

Final Wiring Check

IMPORTANT: Check factory wiring and field wire connections
to ensure terminations are secured properly. Check wire routing to
ensure wires are not in contact with tubing, sheet metal, etc.

Compressor Crankcase Heater

When equipped with a crankcase heater, furnish power to heater a
minimum of 24 hr before starting unit. To furnish power to heater

only, set thermostat to OFF and close electrical disconnect to

outdoor unit.
A crankcase heater is required if refrigerant tubing is longer than

80 ft. Refer to the Long Line Guideline--Residential Split--System
Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps.

25H

B

B

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